Real-Time Aurora Activity
Discover the likelihood of witnessing the Northern or Southern Lights from your location.
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Aurora Visibility at Your Location
Your Coordinates: Lat: 39.9625°, Lon: -83.0061°
Aurora Probability Now: 5%
Visibility Status: Very low probability of aurora visibility. Likely no aurora.
Solar Wind Conditions
Solar Wind Speed: 602.3 km/s
Solar Wind Density: 6.94 protons/cm³
Bz Component (IMF Z-axis): -3.20 nT (Southward)
Last Update: 2025-06-25 18:32
- When Bz is negative (e.g., -6.3 nT), the IMF points southward. This southward orientation allows solar wind energy to more effectively enter Earth’s magnetic field, often leading to stronger auroral activity.
- When Bz is positive (e.g., +4.2 nT), the IMF points northward. A northward orientation typically suppresses the energy transfer, reducing the chance of visible auroras.
Example: If the Bz component is -6.3 nT, the IMF is southward, creating favorable conditions for auroras.
Global KP Index Forecast (Tue, 17 June 2025 – Fri, 27 June 2025)
The Kp index measures geomagnetic activity on a scale from 0 (quiet) to 9 (extreme storm). This chart presents both recent observations and forecasted Kp values from 17 June, 20:00 through 27 June, 20:00, helping you monitor geomagnetic trends and anticipate periods of increased auroral activity.
Bz (IMF Component)
Real-Time Satellite Cloud Cover
Real-time satellite imagery helps determine where skies are clear for aurora viewing. Use this map to check cloud conditions across regions of potential auroral activity.

Credits and Unknowledgements
Aurora data is sourced from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
We acknowledge the invaluable contributions of NOAA and its researchers in collecting, processing, and publishing aurora-related data.
All interpretations, errors, or omissions in the presentation of this data are our own, and NOAA is not responsible for any conclusions drawn from its use here.